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Q: Enlarged Prostate
asked by: pursangmk2 on March 21st, 2007
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i recently turned 65 and had a general health check blood tests etc,the results came back ok apart from a high psa count which was 8 an appointment was made to see a consultant at my local hospital,must add have no symptoms re passing water or any pain,the consultant examined me saying my prostate was enlarged he told me they could moniter it in the future or could do a byopsy but explained the problems that could cause ie infection,clots,difficulty passing water,i have agreed to wait and watch,i realise that most men of my age have an enlarged prostate,would like any comments on this problem as i am quite concerned,
thank you.
pete.
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Llewellyn
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Well, it sounds like you are pretty well informed. Like you said, enlarged prostates can be, and often are, caused by infections. So hopefully, it's a simple infection that will be no problem at all.
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